CONSULTING ENGINEERING GROUP SPECIFICATION

APARTMENT BUILDING TYPE-A,B & C 09056

3.2. FIXING ALUMINIUM WINDOWS AND DOORS

3.4.1. General Requirements

1. Windows are to be fixed with sufficient fastenings to comply with Clause 3.1.3, and in no
case will the number be less than the minimum specified in BS 6510 for the nearest
applicable co-ordinating size.
2. All units are to be fixed square, level and plumb without distortion.
3. Where the method of fixing is be screw fastenings direct to concrete or blockwork
surrounds, the screws are to extend a minimum of 25mm into the reveal and the plugs be
of proprietary manufacture sized to suit the screw. Wooden plugs will not be permitted.
Holes in the frames are be predrilled and the screws countersunk so as to avoid
scratching, gouging or locally distorting the frame.
4. Frames are to be protected from alkaline materials in accordance with Clause 2.2.1 or by
approved isolating tape.
5. Timber sub-frames to be treated in accordance with BS 1282 and to meet specified
requirements of BS 5707. Treatment certificates to be submitted to the Engineer.
6. Timber sub-frames to be primed or sealed before the installation of the units.
7. Joints between the frames of external units and the surrounding construction are to be
sealed in accordance with BS 6213 BS 4254 and Clause 2.2.1 in such a way as to form a
complete weatherproof seal between the frame and the surround. The sills of sliding
doors are to be bedded in mastic. Rubber used in pre-formed gaskets for weather
exclusion to the building shall be to BS 4255.
8. After installation all opening units to be eased and adjusted to provide free operation and
all moving parts are to be lubricated.

3.3. STEEL DOORS AND WINDOWS

3.5.1. General Requirements

1. Steel doors and frames shall comply with the provisions of BS 1245 and steel windows
and frames shall comply with the provisions of BS 990.

3.5.2. Steel Doors and Frames

1. The specification for proprietary steel doors shall be as follows unless otherwise specified
in the Project Documentation.
2. All steel doors shall be manufactured in properly equipped workshops by tradesmen
proficient in such work. All machinery employed shall be capable of accurately preparing,
producing and finishing doors.
3. The door shall be finished, 45 mm or 55 mm thick of double skinned, insulated sheet
steel construction and shall be fabricated from two zink coated steel sheets not less than
1.6 mm thick with lock seam joints at sides. The door faces shall be free of seams or
joints. Top and bottom of the doors shall be either welded flush or closed with recessed
spot-channel closures. The doors shall be provided with continuous welded “U” shaped
reinforcing channels to head and foot. Door construction shall be one of the following:
(a) not less than 1mm steel interlocking vertical channels of “Z” shaped members spaced
not more than 300 mm apart or horizontal channels not more than 350 m apart
(b) not less than 1 mm steel horizontal “U” shaped sections spaced in parallel rows not
over 220 mm on centre welded in alternating sequence to the inside face of each
outer sheet so that horizontal stiffening occurs approx
(c) a continuous truss-formed inner core of not less than 1 mm sheet metal spot-welded
to the face sheet every 70 mm horizontally and vertically over the entire surface of
both sides.

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